Making Organic Raw Tahini

Tahini is sesame paste that is used in a variety of Middle Eastern and Asian vegan dishes including hummus.  There are many types of tahini including hulled or unhulled seeds, raw or roasted seeds.

For me, there's nothing quite like a dollop of organic raw tahini to accompany any meal. I find the flavors of the other foods are enhanced by the creamy, sweet, and flavorful tahini. I also use it to make different dishes like baba ganouche, and it can be used as a cheese substitute.

However, finding raw organic tahini is difficult on Guam. After searching for months with no luck, I finally decided to make my own.

From Guam Vegan

Ingredients
Organic sesame seeds
Organic sesame oil
Salt (optional)

   1. Grind sesame seeds in a food processor or coffee grinder until granular.
   2. Add small amounts of oil until smooth with the consistency you desire.
   3. Since there are no preservatives, please keep it refrigerated and consume in a timely manner.

From Guam Vegan

This works for any kind of nut butter, such as almond, peanuts, or cashews. I prefer raw nut butters, but nuts may be roasted with salt in the over prior to grinding.